5th Grade Figure Drawings

     5th graders used wooden mannequins, as well as their classmates, as models for figure drawing.  In this lesson, students worked on drawing figures, using the correct proportions, using round spheres to show joints, and long, curved cylinder - like shapes to show limbs.  Once the figure drawings were completed, students worked on adding shading to the figures.  Students practiced identifying a light source, and using different shading techniques, such as hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling.

Learning Targets:
I can...
1. Draw a figure, showing the correct size relationships and proportions.
2. Identify a light source, and accurately place shading.
3. Create shading, using the following drawing techniques: hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling.

Kinder Rounded Shape Murals

     Kindergartners practiced using a pair of scissors to cut "rounded shapes."  Practicing cutting and turning at the same time, can be tricky for some little ones.  Each student used colored paper, to cut as many "rounded shapes" as they wanted.  Once enough pieces were cut, large roll paper was placed on a table with a general outline drawn on it.  This outline was to help students know where to place the shapes.  As a class, we had a discussion as to which colors would look best in which areas, and then students were free to glue as many dots as they could... working on using the proper amount of glue, "dot, dot, not a lot," and overlapping shapes to cover all of the space.

Learning Targets:
I can...
1. Use scissors to cut "rounded shapes"
2. Use "dot, dot, not a lot," when gluing
3. Overlap shapes

1st Grade Color Wheel Clowns

     In this lesson, students reviewed their primary and secondary colors, and learned created their own color wheel.  We worked on placing colors in the correct places in relation to each other on the color wheel.  We also worked on using the primary colors to mix the secondary colors.  Students then used their color wheels as the body for a clown.  Each student designed and drew their own clown, around their color wheel body.  Sharpie marker was used to outline the drawing  Tempera paint was used to paint both the color wheel, as well as the clown's body.  Students used cut and glued colored paper scraps to create the clown's head and bow tie.  Students chose whether or not they wanted to repeat lines, and or shapes in their work, to create patterns.  Texture rubbings were then created in the background.

Learning Targets:
I can...
1. Use primary colors to mix secondary colors
2. Make a color wheel, using the primary and secondary colors (introduced)
3. Show movement in my artwork
4. Create texture in the background, through rubbings